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The Waltons - The Air Mail Man episode - behind the scenes with Judy Norton
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- Опубликовано: 18 июл 2021
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Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky and Hutch) guest starred in The Waltons episode The Air Mail Man.
Olivia (Michael Learned) feels restless as her birthday approaches. The arrival the the Air Mail man sparks her imagination and desire to feel the freedom of flight.
Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton) shares behind the scenes details of the various logistics on and around the mountain and other secrets from the set.
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I always had such a crush on Paul Glaser from Starsky and Hutch. This was one of my favorite episodes looking back. Of course, they were and still are ALL my favorites! This entire show will always hold a special place in my heart. It always took me away and it was a feel-good, wholesome show. I'm so glad you started this channel Judy! You bring me joy every time you have your own episode here on RUclips! Thank you so much!
So glad you are enjoying these.
Earl's mother, Doris, had an Italian last name-- "Giannini." I suspect she knew some Italian recipes.
Yes, Kami...I read that in Good Night Johnboy. 🍝
That's how Olivia got her name, Italian roots 👍
@@terracelady Yes, Tuscany region...🍷
I believe Earl had stated that the Gianninis had come to the Blue Ridge to cultivate grapes for Thomas Jefferson's winery at Monticello. Italy itself did not exist as a single country until after the US Civil War, instead being collection of kingdoms, duchies, republics, and the Papal States through the time of Napoleon
I've always been curious as to how the Gianninis ended up Baptists vs. Roman Catholic.
That's what I was thinking. I remember him saying he had some Italian in his background.
Richard Thomas is like everyones best friend. He made the Waltons cast so friendy because he loved being with them
True.
Who would of thought Olivia would of got to fly 🛫 before Jim-Bob
Lol....
Yep.
yep well Jim bob finally got to fly in the silver wings episode 👍
That was one of my favorite episodes.
Mine too ! ! I would have loved to have gone up in that plane...BUT I would have had my Dad do the flying.☺️☺️
Cool.
In the episode The Air Mail Man I love the part when Jim Bob comes out of the house and say's "Mama your birthday is ready if you want it".
That was cool.
Me too, He was an adorable little actor. So endearing.
One sweet episode in where Olivia Walton went on to feel free as bird, fulfilling her wish to fly on a plane. The good man to make it happen was none other than Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky) of Starsky n Hutch fame. I didn't know that he belonged to a long list of TV stars that entered through the doors of the Waltons' loving and welcoming house. I was surprised to see him there. A great episode that I cherish. Just looking at Ma Walton's face light up and her smile as she is in the air plus, all of your faces Judy, with such joy as you all see your mom having a wonderful time, was priceless! Thank you for another episode that's full of nostalgia. Keep 'em coming. ❤🙏🏼
You're so welcome.
I remember my dad telling me & my brother and sister, how back in the day ,that he had to walk to school, no buses then & he had to walk in all kinds ds of weather, & the school only had a small wood stove, no bathrooms, just the outhouse, thats why I love the waltons,it gives us an insight of how things were like in those days
Thanks for sharing.
I remember seeing this episode, and always liking it
Great!
Olivia' looking at the plane going by going to places she may never see...she was so happy to be as free as a bird up with the clouds....Patrick
True.
Being an airmail pilot in those early days was a very risky occupation. Many pilots and planes were lost. Great episode and explanation!
The Air Mail Scandal of 1934 about decimated the Army Air Corps. Due to budget cuts from the Depression, the planes they were flying were in worse shape than the commercial airlines that eventually became United, TWA, and American, lacking all-weather flying gear and radios, etc.
Thanks for your comments.
My grandmother uncle was one. He died in crash in 30s.
Momma and daddy was such wonderful role models for the children. You can feel the love for their family.
True.
Loved this episode, Paul Michael Glaser was my favorite
Cool.
I especially loved the part where John Boy read Olivia that beautiful poem, “ The Windhover” . It was so moving, touching and inspiring. Such detailed and wonderful words, very special and I felt them in my heart and soul❤️
Yes, it was lovely.
Jason sung good songs and I like the one he was with Merle Haggerd.
Nobody's Darlin But Mine
Yes, Jon (Jason) is a talented song writer & performer.
Can you imagine having the honor of singing with Merle Haggard? Jon Walmsley showed so much musical talent early in the show and he only got better throughout the series. The Ironing Board Blues will always be one of my favorite songs of his.
One of my favorite episodes
Wonderful.
I like the part where when he meets Olivia he tells her how pretty she is. Her reaction and the family's was wonderful.
I agree.
Loved that episode, when John boy read that poem to Mama I teared up. We the fans would love a reunion movie, with writers know the history of the family. Lol
I understand.
Thanks Judy❤️ I loved Mama’s love for seeing the plane fly overhead and then when she got to meet the handsome pilot. Very well done.
You're welcome.
That is amazing! I remember the episode but didn't recall it being Paul Michael Glaser. I thought the only time I saw him before Starsky and Hutch was in Fiddler in the Roof. Thanks!
My pleasure
Lisa, trust me and Judy for sure, that it was the one and only, Paul Michael Glacier. And it is worth, rewatching it just to be sure.
I always thought it was so interesting that the family was eating spaghetti in this episode. I thought it was funny that a family living on a mountain with a very small general store would have access to spaghetti noodles and also know how to prepare them! I love how the Walton family always encouraged, helped and influenced for the better anyone who came into contact with them on the mountain in such a positive way. Glad Olivia got her ride on that airplane and got those feelings of boredom out of her system. Fun fact: I remember a couple other episodes where Olivia also felt the same way (The bicycle, The rebellion) but only one of John going off to work and meeting Mrs. Champion (who starred on the Andy Griffith show as Peggy).
Cool.
Yes, and the bicycle...good call. Mama has needs to be valued too.
Great episode. I also was a fan of Paul Michael Glaser when he was on Starsky and Hutch. Thank you
You're welcome.
Greetings From Florida 🌴 I’m celebrating 🎉my 70th Birthday with Family, Friends , and now watching Judy and All Her Walton Fans ❤️💕 Luv You!
Ahh, thanks- Happy Birthday!
James Best once said shows that last the test of time genuinely liked and loved each other, you can't fake that, but remember that what they do is an illusion, if you truly love the show, you really don't care, we all have our favorite actors we tune in to see. Great video.
What a good way of looking at it.
Thanks Judy didn't know the actress was lee j Cobb s daughter 👏 love ❤your show 👏👍
You're welcome.
The gifts were indeed thoughtful as they were in my childhood. Not having money didn't stop us from having a great childhood.
Unfortunately the mirror glass would have been fairly expensive so probably not realistic.
Thanks for sharing.
i remember that episode. it was a truly sweet one.
Agree.
What a lovely episode, brought back a lot of memories on the beginning of "The Waltons", and yes, everything was so simple, what shows, it came from the heart ❤ of the people ar that time. We lost it in our century, unfortunately, but one day in the future it will be back.
Thank you, Ms. Judy, for the enthusiasm to explain all the importance of a difficult time in American history.
You're so welcome.
You’re such a gracious lady…always offering the highest of praise to and about others. This was no exception. Loved it!
Wonderful.
I always liked how John Boy gives Mama a poem for her Birthday....I never could have gotten away with that one...LOL
Myself as well, as poetry and I do not mix ;-)
Thanks for your comments.
This was so interesting, Judy. I remember watching the Air Mailman show numerous times. I loved that it showed a side of Olivia that she rarely displayed, making her 100% human. Reminds me of the episode where she took her easel and went outside to paint. There was a lot of depth to her character. She was one of the most forgiving, yet one of the most stubborn. (The recipe 🙂). Thank you again for your efforts. You are beautiful! Hope you are enjoying your new home! 💜
Another episode that really shows Olivia’s range of emotions is The Venture (end of Season 3). Her stubbornness is fully displayed when she is arguing first with John (about his overworking) then when she insisted on staying at the hospital.
Later you see her sense of being humbled, and feeling helpless, when she goes out to find a job and is interviewed about her work skills, in the scene with Michael Learned and Herbert Anderson (best known as Henry Mitchell on Dennis the Menace)
I remember those as well. Rem when John bought her the beautiful green dress for an elegant lady? Olivia became employed at the dress shop but I can’t recall if it was on the same episode. She out did herself when the two little English children landed at her house. That was one touching scene! The other one that always gives me chills was when Harley was arrested. John went to meet with President Roosevelt re: Harley’s situation. John was able to seek the help he needed but FDR passed away shortly after and all the Waltons got up sometime in the darkness to pay tribute to the President. All you could hear was the train wheels on the tracks….then there was the sight of a flag draped casket seen through the train windows. Beautiful story line!
Yes, those were good ones.
So true. Thanks John.
Thank you for your kind words.
I love spaghetti. That made me hungry. Grandpa eats it the old fashioned way. Rolling it on the fork. He can get a lot on there at one time.
I still eat that way, it's how I was taught. And, for me, it's the least messy.
@@Scott__C That does make sense. Stops the sauce from getting on the clothes.
Thanks for sharing.
@@judynorton2598 You're very welcome.
What an exciting episode this was, also a little scary! Wonderful!
Yes definitely Tammy i agree
Glad you both enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing your memories of this great episode. Like you mentioned, it was rare for Olivia to be unsatisfied with her life but it was a poignant episode!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I noticed that John-boy made a lot of trips to Godsey's store on Blue the mule. I think I remember Grandpa riding Blue once. But this was a very sweet episode. I think every woman gets that feeling once in a while. Thanks Judy
Grandpa rode Blue numerous times 🙂
Thanks for your comments.
It was a younger Paul Michael Glaser we saw here before starsky and hutch. I like your explanations Judy.
My pleasure.
My heart in hiding
Stirred for a bird,-the achieve of, the mastery of the thing!
The poetry is what I remember most about this episode as well as the episode where A. J. Covington comes and thinks about settling down on Walton's mountain, where The House With Nobody In It was recited. And no one can forget John-Boy reciting Little Orphant Annie to Elizabeth and Jim-Bob in The Carnival, nor his reciting Song to Amarantha while taking out Elizabeth's braids. My three boys each chose one of those poems to recite in school on poetry day, and I'm proud to report that, no small thanks to The Waltons, they each received an A for their recitation!
Wow, thanks for sharing that.
Best part Olivia in the plane dreaming of flying then
John boy ask her how it is up there then he reads The Windhover
Yes, it was a wonderful episode.
It was nice to get an episode for Olivia now and again and to let her family know that there is more to her than housewife and mum.
Yes, it was a good one.
Love the episode, Judy. I love airplanes.
Cool.
You never fail to disappoint. Thanks Judy!
You're welcome.
Combination of the Hollywood Magic, and the fact that a good majority of people who grew up in the 20's, 30's, & early 40's frequently walked to the store or home to lunch while in school, and thought nothing of it whether it was 3 Miles or 5 miles. And as children are apt to do who do it on a regular basis, they find shortcuts (a different one each time)
That was my father's life in a small textile village in NC from the mid 40's through the 50's. The school in town (not a one roomer like Walton's Mountain on the show) had everything from 1st grade through high school. It was one mile from his house to school, and the difference was where he and his friends and siblings would cut across the railroad track. Even when my dad got a car ('39 Mercury convertible similar to Cindy's) it stayed parked during the school year while he still walked to school.
Wow, thanks for sharing those experiences.
The spaghetti always caught my eye. I always wondered if a family back then ate spaghetti.
Another fan said they researched and they did.
By late '30s, even rural areas would've heard of Italian foods offered in restaurants in NYC, Chicago and many smaller cities.
Though, as one fellow said earlier, most Americans didn't eat it until the soldiers came home from the war (specifically, Italy).
I think this is why so many people loves the Waltons, the simple stuff before life got so cluttered. When gifts were about the thought behind them instead of the amount of money spent.
Yes, special times.
As a fan of The Waltons I enjoy these behind the scenes stories. Thank you.
You're welcome.
First to comment Yes He was also great in Fiddler on the Roof. You also get to hear him sing - Unfortunately.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you Judy... I cannot deny the fact that almost every one of your videos brings a tear or two to my eyes. I miss the wholesomeness of the days when this program was aired, as well as the wholesomeness of the era it represented. God bless.
So glad you enjoyed it.
Hello Judy 😊, I'm a 54 year old woman from Minnesota and every winter I bing watch The Walton's. What a treat!
Oh wow! Sounds like fun.
I had the biggest crush on Paul when I was 13...
Never missed Starsky & Hutch...
This episode was very sweet, & heart rending...
Ahh, so glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Hi! Judy, It's good to see Paul Michael-G. In The Waltons episode.🙂👍
Agree.
Thank you for this Judy....this has always been one of my most favorite episodes of The Waltons. 😊
You are so welcome!
This behind the scenes look was fascinating to me. I always look up movies on IMBd to read the goofs. Some are hilarious. I also love the driving scenes where the driver is moving the steering wheel back and forth so much that the car would be off the road if it followed the direction(s) of the steering wheel. John Boy did this a lot when he drove. Thank you Judy. 🙂
Or they take their eyes off the road for long enough that in reality they would veer off the road.
Thanks for your comments.
Hi Judy always enjoy the Waltons. I myself had a crush of Actor Paul Michael Glaser, A really great actor, Producer and Director. Thank you Judy for sharing behind the scenes.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Doing family research, I found ancestors who would walk about 6 miles every Sunday morning for Church. It wasn't very unusual.
Wow, thanks.
She looks like she enjoyed the airplane ride. My mom used to walk 3 miles to school. I love when the family said grace.
She sure did look like she was having fun!
Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad to your ,telling stories of the show "The Walton's' ! I am just loving every minute of it all! "Goodnight.Mary Ellen "
Good night, Christina.
One of the many things that I loved about you on The Waltons was your facial expressions! They were priceless!
Thanks.
In the first episode, The Foundling, Ike tells Holly’s Dad that the Walton house was a half a mile from the store.
I asked about that in a previous video. I never caught that.
Good catch.
Love seeing how the family celebrates Olivias birthday.
Thank you for sharing this episode.
Glad you enjoyed it.
This is one of my real favorite episodes, Paul Micheal Glaser was one of my favorite actors.
Cool.
Yea, who knew he had an early start here. Bummer about his wife and daughter in real life.
Happy Monday Judy ❤ I just wanna say thank you for taking time out of your day to do these videos for us! I know we ALL appreciate you!! I look forward to these videos because you bring us right back to that time and I love it!
Besides " Mary Ellen" being my favorite female character..even though I loved ALL you girls, I related to your character more. You got to be a nurse on the show and as a little girl I dreamed of being a nurse but life had other plans for me LOL!
Thank you again Judy...we love you!!
PS..I had a major crush on Richard Thomas..Shhhh LOL!!
You're so welcome.
I love watching reruns of the Waltons!!💕💕
My sister and I recently visited the Waltons museum in Virginia. I have been on a renewed Waltons kick ever since. Thank you for putting out these videos as they are timely for me.
How did you like it?
You're so welcome.
So many people in the Depression lacked a car that they walked everywhere or rode on or behind a horse, if they had one of those. Most of the country people would have had a horse to help them on the farm. My parents both grew up on farms during the Depression. When you have to walk everywhere, a couple of miles is no big deal. Both my parents had to walk to school and it was quite a long walk.
My county still has the old 🐎 horse post where you'd park your horse...
Was it uphill both ways? That’s how my parents got to school.
Thanks for sharing.
For my dad’s Birthday, I would get tickets for he and I to see shows. We had 2 Places that gave us many wonderful shows. I’d also take him out to eat. This was after our mother had passed away. I was never a shirt and tie person. Now. Valley Forge Music Festival had closed. I definitely miss that place. Now it’s a shopping canter. We also had Temple University, who also provided a musical venue. They so close by; and had wonderful talent to see. It was a Great place to see a show; and have quality entertainment. I miss those days. It also closed.
Sad to say goodbye to these places that provided so many happy memories and the moments we shared with special people.
This video was super interesting to me, especially to hear about the logistics of where things were and how far they were!
One of my favorite scenes in this episode is when John Boy reads the poem to Mama at the end. I just think it is such a beautiful thing.
Thanks again for making these videos, Judy! I love them and they always make me happy!
My pleasure.
I seem to recall that in old cowboy films when they wanted to shoot nighttime scenes during the days they used filters that gave the impression of it being a moonlite night.
Interesting.
Growing up in the country walking 2 miles to store or a friends house was common and No one gave it any thought. Thanks for the fun video.
You're welcome.
Hi Judy. Have you ever taught drama or related theater courses at a college? If not, you'd be a tremendous teacher. Love this channel. Thank you.
Agreed!
I have done some teaching, though not at a college.
One of my top five favorite episodes. ✌❤
Cool.
Paul Michael glaser is best known for his role as detective Sergeant David starsky on the tv smash hit starsky and hutch
This is a great episode that tell us how woman had identify crisis way back when and at 70 that I realize being a mom that I have not fulfilled some of the things in life that I would of liked to attain I truly get it …. Great episode thank you Judy
You're so welcome.
Fantastic, Judy. Thoroughly enjoyable, yet again. 🙂 I'm loving the larger video inserts too! Thank you. 💙🌻
Thanks so much 😊
Morning Judy! Hope all is well with you. Thanks again for the peak behind the scenes.
You're welcome.
My Mom remembered having macaroni and stewed tomatoes for family suppers in the thirties. Not sure about the kind of salad we were raised on, because most of the vegetables my grandparents in Northern Maine and probably the Southern Illinois ones as well grew were ones they could preserve. I'm pretty sure my mom really only saw lettuce acting as bed for something cold on her plate growing up ( like jelled fruit salad or potatoe salad)
Interesting.
Judy, Thank you for another great video. I saw the actress Julie Cobb on an episode of The Brady Bunch recently. I also noticed the dress she was wearing in this episode, because I have spotted that same dress on at least four other characters in other episodes of The Waltons. In addition to Sue Cooper in this episode, it was worn at least once by Rosemary Hunter, Patsy Brimmer, Audrey Butler (John Boy’s date in The Ring), and a young woman in church in The Baptism episode. I’ve never seen any of the Walton girls wearing it yet, but I’ll keep looking. Thanks again.
Good eye!
Thank you for every little thing that you let us know about the show.The Walton's show is a timeless treasure
You're welcome.
You are just as sincere as the show! Another awesome show of my childhood! Thanks Judy!
Thank you very much.
Oh yes, this episode--a favorite. I was going to say, too, that a good and compelling story line makes for a very forgiving audience when it comes to questionable logistics. We just overlook those things! (As long as not too obvious).
I think, at the time, everyone loved the Walton's and probably no one noticed the different night and day lighting shots, but thanks for pointing that out.
I miss the days of waiting all week for a favorite show to be on. The Walton's was a family favorite. 😊❤
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Judy, the aircraft type is a beautiful 'Stearman'.. 👌 💯 Very 1930s..👍 Thank you so much for your insight into this gorgeous episode 🙏❤️
You're welcome.
Yes, the birthday song is STILL under copyright protection! Jon composing an original song just shows his musical chops at that early age. If nothing else, we can be impressed by this feat alone!
So true.
Loved it Judy, these segments bring back wonderful memories of the past, well done. 🇨🇦🐘🍁💙
Glad you enjoyed it
I have been to Schuyler where Earl's home place. We found Rockfish river not deep at all
that river has lowered a lot since 1930's my Grandpa said it was deeper when he was young
Interesting.
@@judynorton2598 inside info from others who grew up 10 miles away from Skyler all those small rivers have lowered since the Depression my Grandmothers era we lived in a tiny dot as well known as Free Union VA . When I met :"Jim Bob" I adopted him as a grandfather as my grandfather died
Excellent as always Judy. Thank you 👍🙂
You're welcome.
Loved how Michael learned portrayed Olivia in this one, she was in a lot of the scenes... 🌺🏵️
Yes, she was wonderful in it.
These videos is great and very interesting,the hard work everyone contributed to the show.Thank you Judy for another great behind video of the show.
My pleasure.
ah yes the magic of television - viewers are suppose to suspend their belief/reality and enjoy what they're watching - but it's fun having all those things pointed out - thanks judy! :) you look so lovely today - i hope you or your friends or your husband/family took you out & about & showed you off & treated you to a wonderful lunch or dinner - enjoy! :)
Thank you for your kind words.
So glad to see this site; I still watch 5 days a week. It's on at 12 noon, then at 3 and 4 o'clock [ 2 hours]. How special is that. I never saw an episode until I was 40 years old. I was in grad school [1972] when the show premiered & I had much more important things to do......PARTYING, for one...DUH!
Welcome to being a fan now. Hope you have a chance to watch more of my videos.
@@judynorton2598 I'll be watching them all; keep them coming Maryell....oops, Judy.
Just watched this episode yesterday on Amazon prime. It's one of my favorites.
Happy to hear that.
One of my favorite episodes. A) I adore Paul Michael Glaser; and B) I like how this episode showed a different side of Olivia.
Cool.
Hi Judy,
The Air Mail Man was a lovely episode. I loved the scene where Olivia gets into the plane, imagining what it might be like to fly. The camera captures her from behind and I just thought it was a striking angle and brilliant. This episode definitely lands in my top 25 favorite episodes. Cheers and thank you.
Wonderful! Happy to hear that.
Just wonderful Miss Judy. Thank you and hope you have a great week. 👍🏻😘
Thanks. You too.
I guess the producers didn't expect the viewer to pay such close attention to details like the distance to Godsey's store, and in fact most of the time I wouldn't the first time I saw the episode but some of these episodes I have watched numerous times. That's when I notice the details.
I understand and agree.
I wonder if any other television shows featured a story involving the Air-mail man, such an interesting idea.
I thought so.
Aside from meeting Radames, I met Paul Michael Glaser in 2017 here in Massachusetts at a Comic Con. I also paid $100 to take a 10 minute car ride in the Gran Torino with Paul and I interviewed him in the car thats now on RUclips. He was born here in Massachusetts and we talked about the Starsky & Hutch series. He was a very cool guy to me and I appreciated his time. If he comes around again and there's another offer for a car ride, ill be there. Thanks Judy for sharing. Its always a pleasure watching your videos.
You're so welcome.
When the guys were hauling out the mirror I half expected to see the reflection a chubby teamster munching on a sandwich.
Ha, ha.
Watching "The Diploma"! The more I see you, the more I "like you VERY much". Hope you're happy, healthy and rich. I'll watch you till the day I die Ms. Judy Norton!
Thanks for watching.
Wow thanks for that.
In this performance, Michael Learned gives us a fleeting glimpse of her extraordinary acting skills. The "alone-ness" handed her far more latitude to develop the character-. She reached into the far recesses of Olivia's mind--places that surprised everyone. This took all of what Michael had to give--Mounting the biplane, her imagined fantasy, the penultimate step as she studied the cockpit, and then how easily and effortlessly she glides from fantasy into reality. And her incredible beauty shows through even more when the cap obscures her hair and all we could see was her face. She moves and carries herself with such elegance and fluidity which spills over into her on-screen persona.
She does indeed light up the screen.
Liked hearing about this episode Judy interesting
Glad you enjoyed it.
I wish I’d catch you in real time more often. Better late then never. 🙂🌹
Ok.
@@judynorton2598 I’m sorry Judy I think you miss understood me. I look forward to your vlogs. My favorite always. 🌹
@@judynorton2598 My favorite vlog Judy is yours. I think you misunderstood me. 🌹